is your constipated related to hormonal cycles? if so, see 'balancing hormones'

journal about what you aren't "digesting & assimilating" in your life

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

eat cultured & fermented foods with each meal OR take a probiotic supplement daily

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

note: If you are allergic to stings or bites, or are experiencing a severe reaction, please call 911 or get professional medical help immediately.

D I S I N F E C T :

note: shaking, scrubbing, or agitating bite/sting will spread the venom more quickly causing more irritation--be gentle and calm

clean with water first

hydrogen peroxide

E X T R A C T :

plantain leaf (poultice--let sit until dry)

clay mask (paint wet clay on and let dry before rinsing off)

activated charcoal (use as clay, above)

H E A L :

(if a sting, once stinger is removed)

raw honey

raw garlic, crushed

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

keep covered for initial stages of healing, especially if on areas of the body that are exposed out of regular use

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

magnesium (take internally or apply topically to abdomen the week leading up to menstruation and throughout cramping; take regular epsom salt baths or foot baths; you can discover the amount of magnesium you uniquely need because when you go slightly above that limit, stools become quite loose; simply back down amount until stools are normal for you)

try to use pads rather than tampons/cups

DO NOT use scented pads or tampons

if using disposable pads/tampons, be sure to buy from companies that DO NOT use bleach or chlorine or dyes; preferably 100% (organic) cotton

keep abdomen warm, ideally entire body

an easy, accessible way to get warming herbs is to drink chai tea

limit or eliminate caffeine, at least from coffee

do deep squats, gentle yogic stretches

take the day off

journal about anything that comes to mind

spend time with other women

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.

D I S C L A I M E R : : I am not a medical doctor. I want to share these simple and safe remedies because I believe health is a fundamental human right. Oftentimes, I find that the most healing tools for common ailments are in my pantry, closet, or garden. Personally, I believe in the healing power of plants & natural remedies, and always turn to them for relief of simple, common ailments. Use common sense when using herbs and other natural remedies, and for all serious conditions please consult your health care professional. I am not attempting to diagnose or treat major medical conditions. The FDA has not approved of any food-related claims made here. Be sure to consult a trusted herbalist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving herbs to children, taking medications, or dealing with a major health issue. Consult your health care professional before taking herbs with a serious medical condition or potential herb interactions with any medications you are taking.